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Election 2024

Incumbent Mitchell lawmaker drops bid for re-election

Ben Krohmer leaves decision on replacement to district GOP leadership

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Austin Goss
Aug 07, 2024
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(Johnny Sundby/SD LRC)

A one-term lawmaker from Mitchell is dropping his bid for re-election to the South Dakota State House.

According to the South Dakota Secretary of State’s website, Rep. Ben Krohmer of District 20 withdrew his candidacy for re-election officially on Tuesday.

Krohmer, who over two years of service in Pierre has served on his chamber’s Commerce and Energy and Transportation committees, did not respond to a request from The Dakota Scout about his decision to step aside Wednesday.

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